Everything you need to know about finding a New Home Architect

There’s nothing more exciting than building a new home but it can also become an overwhelming experience. Take away the stress and confusion and build a home that you’re absolutely in love with the help of an architect. Here’s what you need to know.

What do I Need to Know about New Homes and Architects?

If you are building a new home, an architect can actually be one of the most beneficial people to use. The architect will design a home that not only fulfils your dreams aesthetically, but they will also ensure that the building features sustainable architecture and is energy efficient, and ensure that each room in the new house will meet your needs perfectly. Essentially, an architect will design and build you a home that you never want to leave!

The architect will also make the entire building process easier as they will liaise with the councils in order to get all of the approvals and permits needed, and project manage the building of the home. Project managing involves coordinating all of the professionals that are needed during the building process (such as builders, tilers, engineers, painters, plumbers, electricians, and so on). They can even help you to source furnishings and interior fittings.

Choosing an Architect for Your New Home

So you’ve decided that an architect is just the person that you need for your new home. How do you pick the right one for you? Well, firstly, you need to be sure that your architect is fully qualified, licensed, and registered with the appropriate bodies. They should also hold the relevant insurances.

Make sure to look through your architect’s portfolio and ask for references from their previous clients. This will allow you to get a good feel for how they operate and what they are capable of. Also ask what their charges are. It may sound expensive initially, but remember that the architect will be liaising with the council, drawing up the plans, helping to source materials, coordinating the builders and contractors, ensuring that the building is erected according to regulations and so forth. In fact, spending money on the architect can actually save you money as they allow for more accurate quoting of materials, build a more energy efficient home (saving on energy bills over the life of the home), and engage tradespeople when they are needed and much more.